Lady Raiders come to end of season that had its moments

Shantana Pakootas goes to the floor in a struggle for possession of the ball against Willapa Valley Friday as Hannah Wapato stays ready. They are two of seven seniors on the team. - Matt Baide, The Chronicle (Centralia) photo

The Lady Raiders lost their regionals playoff game Friday, ending their 2018-19 season.

Lake Roosevelt lost in Tumwater against Willapa Valley, 44-35.

The Lady Raiders led 10-7 at the end of the first quarter, and 16-14 at the end of the half. Willapa Valley pulled away in the second half, scoring 30 points to LR's 19, leading to their nine-point win.

The Lady Raiders' final win-loss record is 13-3 in league play, 15-9 overall.

Highlights of the season include defeating the top-ranked Brewster Lady Bears 51-33, and the Liberty Bell Mountain Lions 51-49 towards the end of the regular sea...